CLAYTON STATE UNIVERISTY
HLTH 3401: Contemporary Women’s Health
Syllabus
Summer 2012 (Dr. Nteff)
Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing
Co-requisite(s): None
Faculty: Grace Nteff, DNP, MSN, RN
Office: CE-316
Phone: 678-466-4980
E-Mail:
Office Hours: Online and by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The promotion and maintenance of women's health are emphasized in this course. Historical influences as well as social, political, religious and cultural factors which impact contemporary women's health are included. Gynecologic health needs and sexuality from menarche to menopause are examined. Content also includes women's roles in complex societies. Individuals become more aware of self and the needs of women as consumers and providers in the health care delivery system.
COURSE METHODOLOGY
This is an online course and it is recommended for students who are self-directed and self-motivated, however, information will be provided to guide the learning experience.
Students must have access to the World Wide Web and electronic communication (e-mail) for this course. In addition, students should be proficient in the use of a web browser, electronic mail, and navigation of GaView.
Students who withdraw from this class after the midterm deadline (June 22, 2012) will receive an "F" or a "WF" if the withdrawal is made without obtaining a hardship withdrawal.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. Examine historical, political and socio-psychological forces involved in women’s health care.
2. Assess the health care needs of women from widely divergent backgrounds.
3. Assess the assumptions, values and world-views which impact the meaning attached to data
and how it may influence research results related to women's health.
4. Analyze women's health issues as a knowledgeable consumer in the health care delivery
system while assuming an advocacy role for women in matters of health.
5. Discuss the physiological processes, lifestyles, social issues, mental and emotional wellness of
women.
6. Formulate a critical and informed perspective on policy which impacts health care for women.
TEXTBOOK
Kolander, C., Ballard, D., & Chandler, C. (2011). Contemporary women’s health: Issues for
today and the future (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ISBN: 978-0-07-338084-1
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Grades will be determined by:
1. Online Orientation 5%
2. Weekly Quizzes (5 at 15% each)
Part One 15%
Part Two 15%
Part Three 15%
Part Four 15%
Part Five 15%
3. Group Presentation/PowerPoint 15%
4. Participation 5%
For the Participation grade, the leader of each group must submit a statement stating each group member’s participation/contribution to preparation of the PowerPoint presentation. The full 5 points will not be earned if deadlines were not met and participation was poor.
NOTE: Please see the grading rubric for determination of grade for group presentation/PowerPointand participation. Read the section under Academic Integrity in this syllabus regarding APA citations and the Group Presentation.
This syllabus provides a general plan for the course. Revisions may be necessary during the semester and will be communicated to the class via online discussion.
*No extra credit will be used to “pass” a student or to raise a grade at the end of the semester.
GRADING POLICY:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = < 60%
Students are expected to complete all assignments and must earn a grade of 70% to pass the class.
CLASS POLICIES
1. This course is completely online. You will be expected to participate in all other activities as deemed necessary by faculty. Failure to participate in required activities, quizzes, assignments, etc. may result in a failure in the course.
2. Students who do NOT complete the on-line orientation, which consists of posting an introduction of yourself to the class and reading your group members’ introductions by May 25, 2012 at 9am will be reported to the Registrar as a “No Show”. This will result in students being dropped from the course roll and may affect scholarship and/or student loans. Should you be unable to complete the required on-line orientation, you must contact the instructor prior to a “No Show” to negotiate an alternative date for orientation.
3. Groups will be formed after the drop/add period.
4. If you email faculty on Friday, you may not get a response until Monday since email is not always checked on weekends.
Deadlines and Testing Dates
1. All work and activities must be submitted by the due date as posted on the Course Calendar. This date is the last day that the work will be accepted and earlier submissions are encouraged. 2. Assigned work, activities, quizzes, and projects not turned in by the date on the calendar will result in a grade of zero being awarded for the assignment regardless of the reason.
3. The last date to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of W is June 22, 2012. Midterm isJune 12-19, 2012 as posted on the Course and University Calendars.
Academic Integrity
Students must abide by policies in the University Catalog, Clayton State University Student Handbook with respect to academic honesty and to any additional program handbooks. All quizzes and assignments should accurately and honestly reflect students’ performance with appropriate documentation. All PowerPoint presentations are the property of the College of Health and may not be copied. Any misrepresentation of facts will be interpreted as academic dishonesty and procedures will be implemented with the Dean and the Course Coordinator for disciplinary action. All assignments must be original in nature, with references appropriately cited within the text and a reference page/slideaccording to APA format. Issues related to academic honesty and professional accountability may have implications beyond this course. These infractions may be referred to the College of Health or other offices according to CSU policies and may result in dismissal from their respective program. Students are expected to maintain professional ethical standards in the discussion board postings and reflect adherence to the academic standards set by CSU and individual school programs.
Computer Competencies
1.Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. See for full details of this policy.
2.The main communication tools for this course will be emails from the instructor to your CSU email account and through GaView, which is available on the Internet at . You must have access to the Internet, either through the local area network on campus, or through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) of your choice (the costs for the ISP are your responsibility). The internet can also be accessed through the Internet on computers at your public library. No excuses will be accepted for inability to access the Internet, GAView, or the student’s CSU email address.
3.If you have difficulties connecting to the Internet or getting into Vista, contact CSU's HUB for help. Go to or call (770) 960-4357(HELP) for more information.
All assignments must be submitted through the GAView drop boxes. Instructions are provided for each assignment. Please follow the instructions carefully for each assignment in order to receive proper credit. Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. See for full details of this policy. Students are required to check their CSU student email and GaView daily for communication from faculty.
Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Center, (678) 466-5445, room 255 of the Student Center, or .
1/2012: D. Cody
Revised: 4/2012 djc
5/9/2012 gmn